Seasonal Affective Disorder Counseling in Florida and Texas

Are you dreading the darker days? Does your mood tank during the daylight savings month?

You aren’t alone!

The time change brings on a few challenges for people during a time of transition to a new season of celebrations and holidays.

But some of us might feel sadness, low energy, and say, “I don’t feel like my usual self” and “I just don’t feel happy”.

Why am I feeling this way?

Seasonal Affective Disorder or S.A.D. is real and impacts hundreds of people each year.

We can help!

Our Therapists are trained to provide short term counseling for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Many of our clients feel improved mood in just a few sessions!

Book a free consultation call to find a therapist that can help you have more joy during the darker parts of the year.

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Seasonal Depression, according to the American Psychiatric Association, is a form of Depression.

Do I have depression? How to tell if I am depressed?

The symptoms usually occur during the fall (September / October) and through the winter months (February / March) when there is less sunlight and usually improve with the arrival of spring in March / April.

Younger people and AFAB women are also at higher risk. 

“Am I depressed?

Major Depression is very similar to Seasonal Depression.

The APA defines Depression (major depressive disorder) as a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, think, act, and perceive the world. Symptoms of depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can appear differently in each person. Let’s compare the two types of Depression and the various treatment options.

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Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder

SEASONAL DEPRESSION

“Major Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern”

  • Feeling sad or having a depressed or low, “I feel blah.” mood.

  • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed. “I don’t feel like being social.”

  • Changes in appetite; usually eating more and craving carbohydrates.

  • Change in sleep; usually sleeping too much.

  • Loss of energy or increased fatigue despite increased sleep hours.

  • Increase in purposeless physical activity, more stimming than usual, (e.g., inability to sit still, pacing, hand-wringing) or slowed movements or speech (these actions must be severe enough to be observable to others).

  • Feeling worthless or guilty. “Nobody loves me.”

  • Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions. Brain Fog. “My mind feels sluggish or slow.”

  • Thoughts of death or suicide. Doom. “What’s the point of life?”

Treatment for SAD

Major Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern

  • Light therapy,

  • Antidepressant medications,

  • Talk therapy- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy/Movement

Are you ready to feel more joy?

MAJOR DEPRESSION

“Major Depressive Disorder” that lasts more than three months.

  • Feeling sad, irritable, empty and/or hopeless.

  • Losing interest or pleasure in activities you once enjoyed.

  • A significant change in appetite (eating much less or more than usual) and/or weight (notable loss or gain unrelated to dieting).

  • Change in sleep; Sleeping too little or too much. “Am I sleeping too much?”

  • Decreased energy or increased tiredness or fatigue.

  • Increase in purposeless physical activity, more stimming to calm yourself, feeling restless in your body or head. (e.g., inability to sit still, pacing, hand-wringing or flapping) or slowed movements and speech that are enough to be observed by others.

  • Feeling worthless or excessively guilty.

  • Difficulty thinking or concentrating, forgetfulness, and/or difficulty making minor decisions. Brain fog.

  • Thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, or suicide attempts. “How to kms without pain?” “Does dying hurt?”

Treatment for Depression

Treatment for Major Depression

Major Depressive Disorder

  • vagus-nerve stimulation (VNS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and deep-brain stimulation (DBS).

  • Antidepressant medications,

  • Talk therapy -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/ Behavioral Activation

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Common questions about therapy.

  • Yes!

    Check back soon for information on Therapy for Children and Teens.

  • Yes!

    Our Therapists use several treatments for all types of depression.

  • Yes!
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Oscar, Optum

    If your insurance is not listed we are out of network and we provide a super bill receipt to you if you decide to file a reimbursement request with your Insurer.

    Out of network means more privacy and freedom for your healthcare.

  • We are an out of network practice which means more privacy and discretion for individuals in high level executive positions, public facing representatives, and company leadership roles. Many of our clients work as doctors, attorneys, air traffic controllers, veterinarians, CEO, Safety Engineers, Software Developers who value privacy in their mental healthcare support and counseling services. We can provide a superbill receipt to you if you decide to file a reimbursement request with your insurance if needed.

  • We offer several options for affordable therapy!


    Specialty Therapist
    $225 Session

    Licensed Therapy Associate

    $110 Session

    Therapy Student Intern

    $50 Session

    Group Therapy

    $30-60 Session

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  • Yes. We offer telehealth virtual appointments in Texas and Florida

  • Yes! We offer in person appointments at local parks as “walk and talk” sessions. Please contact us to schedule!